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UN chief sees Nowruz as 'wonderful opportunity' to celebrate cultural diversity, dialogue

The Philippine Star
March 22, 2015 | 1:05pm

UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon on Saturday said that "the annual observance of Nowruz is a wonderful opportunity for people to join together to celebrate cultural diversity, dialogue and mutual respect."

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